ECONOMIST Lubinda Haabazoka says the Bank of Zambia must up its game in sensitising the public on the new notes, 30 days before they get into circulation. The Bank of Zambia recently announced the introduction of a new family of Zambian currency, to be launched on March 31, 2025. The Central Bank said the new currency family consists of six banknotes (K500, K200, K100, K50, K20, and K10), and six coins (K5, K2, K1,50N, 10N, and 5N). In an interview, Haabazoka noted that there was not much sensitisation from the Central Bank. “Sensitisation programmes on the new currency have not kicked off, yes, statements were made in the early beginning. I think what the Bank of Zambia should do is...

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